Mistletoe-ready holiday makeup

Don’t take a “tacky Christmas sweater” approach to holiday makeup (red and green eye shadow? HONEY, NO.): In this case, more is definitely not merrier. Instead, add a bit of something special to just one feature.

If you want to play up your lips…I love a good red lipstick, but cherry red can read a little too Mrs. Claus this time of year. Try a nod to rich burgundy, which was a big trend this fall. A sheer, slightly shiny texture will keep it more festive than vampy.

Keep in mind: The rest of your makeup should be clean and simple: a little eyeliner on the upper lid, a swipe of mascara, a tiny touch of blush.

If you want to play up your eyes…If you ever needed an excuse to bust out the falsies (eyelashes, that is), now’s a great time. Don’t be intimidated—here’s a great application tutorial from Oprah, of all people.

Lashes I like: Winks by Georgie are, admittedly, on the pricey side, but these are amazingly high-quality and last through many uses. If this is more of a one-time thrill for you, Revlon knows what they are doing and are more budget-friendly.

Keep in mind: Lips should be on the neutral side. Try a sheer, pink-ish gloss.

If you want to play up your skin…A little shimmer on cheeks—we’re not talking RuPaul-esque chunky glitter!—adds an instant dose of holiday fun. Just keep it light so you’re more of a dancing queen than a drag queen.